- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- New Mexico, Texas
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Tania
Tania Valente is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing everyday parenting pressures and related life stressors. She speaks English and Portuguese and brings 18 years of clinical experience to conversations about parenting, stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Her style is straightforward and interpersonal.
She focuses on building a respectful connection first, then works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps that fit into day-to-day life rather than long lectures or jargon.
Background and approach
Valente draws on a mix of well-known approaches to guide sessions. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns, emotion-focused methods to improve closeness, and acceptance-based practices to manage difficult feelings. Techniques may include brief exercises, focused conversation, and homework tailored to a parent's schedule.
Her background includes work in inpatient care, community health, university counseling centers, hospice, and integrated behavioral health. That range means she is familiar with crises and with steady, long-term struggles such as grief, addiction, and coping with change. People looking for help with parenting strain, relationship friction, sleep difficulties, or anxiety will find an approach that balances practical tools with empathic listening.
The therapist aims to help each person reduce daily stress, strengthen connections, and regain energy for what matters most.
What Tania works with
Everything Tania lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tania helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Tania lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then taking steps that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, parenting stress, and managing strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to change outcomes. This approach is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood shifts. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions in close relationships and improving how people respond to each other, which can help with intimacy and family tension.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify which methods match a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, follow-up tasks, and people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility for busy parents and others juggling multiple responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Tania
What concerns does she help with?
Tania addresses a wide range of issues including parenting stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interpersonal and supportive. Sessions focus on practical steps, building stronger connections, and helping clients set realistic goals for change.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 18 years of clinical experience across settings such as inpatient psychiatric care, community health, university counseling, hospice, and integrated behavioral health.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can she work with people outside the U.S.?
International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.
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